OCONNELL DRINK PLEDGE

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OCONNELL DRINK PLEDGE

Irish nationalist leader Daniel OConnell takes the pledge of temperance from Rev. Theobald Mathew. Date: circa 1830

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1830 Connell Daniel Mathew Nationalist Pledge Takes Temperance Theobald

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This evocative image captures a pivotal moment in Irish history as Daniel O'Connell, a renowned Irish nationalist leader, takes the pledge of temperance from Reverend Theobald Mathew in the late 1830s. O'Connell, a charismatic figure and a key figure in the fight for Catholic emancipation in Ireland, is depicted here with a determined expression, his hand firmly in the hand of the reverend as they stand in a dimly lit room. The temperature movement, spearheaded by Mathew, aimed to reduce the consumption of alcohol in Ireland, which was notoriously heavy at the time. O'Connell's public support of the cause added significant weight to the movement and helped to spread its message far and wide. The image also shows a table laden with food, suggesting the importance of community and nourishment in the fight against alcoholism. The temperature pledge, with its emphasis on self-control and personal responsibility, was a powerful tool in the fight against the social and economic ills caused by excessive drinking. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the role that individual actions and collective efforts can play in shaping the course of history.

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